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Board Plans to Demolish Firestation
Castletown Commissioners says its board plans to raise the town’s former fire station to the ground.
Castletown Commissioners says its board plans to raise the town’s former fire station to the ground.
This announcement comes two months after plans to launch a community craft brewery went down the drain.
In May, the board announced that, following the dissolution of Bottle Monkey Brew Co, the lease agreement for the fire station has been terminated.
In a statement today, it said that it ‘intends to move forward with an application for the demolition of the old fire station’.
The local authority added: ‘We recognise that in the interim, there is a possibility of utilising the buildings for the Town’s own purposes as we continue to progress the proposed disposal of the works yard to facilitate the relocation of Bushys Brewery into the Town.
‘We would like to acknowledge the expressions of interest received from third parties regarding potential uses for the site in recent weeks. These expressions of interest demonstrate the value and significance of the location and its potential for contributing to the town’s growth and development. It is crucial to highlight that the site remains a strategic asset for the town. As such, we are committed to carefully considering all viable options to support the long-term vision and goals of delivering a vibrant community in Castletown.
‘Upon the completion of the building’s demolition, subject to planning, it is anticipated that the immediate function of the site will be to provide additional short term parking spaces for both cars and visiting coaches on a temporary basis while permanent options are considered.’
